Its greatest advantage is the ease with which it can be used to insulate short lengths of pipe and fittings in congested or hard-to-reach areas. KingWrap may also be used in conjunction with standard Pipe and Sheet Insulation.

KingWrap is applied by removing the release paper as the tape is spirally bonded with metal surfaces. The tape should be applied with a spiral wrap to obtain a 50% overlap. Additional layers are added to build up insulation to the required thickness.

To insulate valves, tees, and other fittings, small pieces of tape should be cut to size and pressed into place, ensuring no metal is exposed. The fitting then is additionally over-wrapped with longer lengths for a durable and efficient job.

On cold piping, the number of wraps must be sufficient to keep the outer insulation surface above the dew point of the air so sweating is controlled. On dual-temperature lines, the wrap count sufficient for the cold cycle is usually adequate for the heating cycle.